I appreciate everyones responses...maybe I should have worded my question a little better...As a nurse, what does a union have to offer me? I work for a hospital now that is not a union, and they all seem to be very unhappy. The administration decided that any employee can only take 1 week vacation during the summer, even if said employee has 3 weeks acrued. I have heard union hospitals have higher pay and better benefits...Can anyone explain the pros and cons of a union from a nurses point of view...even if they are biased!!! Thanks so much!!